The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 118i Steptronic DKG (19 - ..) vs. BMW 120i Steptronic 5-door (17 - 19)
€ 30,200
€ 34,000
€ 30,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 118i is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the 120i.
118i
120i
56.5
70.8
81.9
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.8 in
Width
69.5 in
81.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
105.1
170
105.9
170.4
170 in
Length
170.4 in
105.1 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
118i
120i
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.12 %
General
118i
120i
F40
Generation
F20
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
118i
120i
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
118i
138 hp
181 hp
120i
162 lb‑ft
at 1480 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
118i
162 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
120i
Performance
118i
120i
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
118i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
120i
▶ REPLAY
22.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.72 lb/hp
118i
22.28 lb/hp
17.72 lb/hp
120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
118i
120i
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
40 mpg
118i
47 mpg
40 mpg
120i
37 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
11.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
522 mi
Range
547 mi
118i
522 mi
547 mi
120i
Environmental Impact
94.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111.8 kWh
118i
94.8 kWh
111.8 kWh
120i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
225 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
270 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
118i
120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34 cu ft










